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Browse the bookshelves and you will find a plethora of “how-to” books but Shaiken’s nonfiction release And… Just Like That: Essays on life before, during and after the law isn’t one of them. It does however make a fascinating read for those looking to form new habits or start all over with renewed vigour and passion.
Peppered with intriguing observational essays, short stories and poignant poems Shaiken gives us a read that is relatable, real and easy to digest as though he’s chatting to us directly. Taking us beneath the veneer of his life and the practice of Law as he reflects on his years as a bankruptcy lawyer and the constant itch to follow an altogether different path.
Smart, insightful, and warm Shaiken’s tone is uplifting and pleasantly humorous; quite a feat when discussing a career in the American legal system, distilling titillating observations into engrossing narratives that take us from forklifts to courtrooms before finally embracing his passion for the creative arts.
Shaiken’s experience isn’t unique. If it were then there wouldn’t be a voracious appetite amongst readers for Self Help and Personal Development books but the passion with which he writes and his refreshing level of candour quickly draws us in as he relays how he struggled to accomplish everything he thought he needed to in order to succeed.
An interesting read from an author who has quickly established his credentials And… Just Like That: Essays on a life before, during and after the law reminds us that time is finite and is particularly recommended to professionals considering an alternative and more rewarding path than the one they find themselves on.
Love doesn’t discriminate and by sharing his relationship experiences Gauthier also reflects on the pain of breakups and the lingering impact they have on our emotional well-being and sometimes our ability to trust the sincerity of others.
A briskly involving British crime novel, fans of gritty, era-defining police dramas are going to love Retrospective with author Huw Evans reminding us the genre still has enough juice to take readers for a thrilling ride.
The current state of world politics and the relentless pace of change continues to prove a rich source of inspiration for authors writing political satire.
We are constantly and enduringly fascinated with fictional accounts of parallel existence, alternative realities and genetic engineering. Films such as ‘The Fountain’ present immortality as attainable, whilst books such as ‘The Book Thief’ (Markus Zusak) explore the nature of death, in this case by death himself acting as narrator.
Albert Einstein said that. No doubt imagination, then, is a great thing to have if it yields such rich thinking in adulthood-But when does imagination start in the brain? And how important is reading for developing imagination young minds?
Author Publishing Tips Do Self Help Books Really Work? Have you ever been recommended a self-help book? My partner, who has incredibly long legs and
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